WILTON — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday unanimously approved the warrant, including budget recommendations, for the June 16 town meeting. The warrant includes additional articles seeking residents’ input on waste disposal. With a total of $260,520 recommended by the board and Finance Committee for operation of the transfer station and recycling, the board decided […]
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New Sharon teen charged with taking $50,000 in jewelry, cash
WILTON — A New Sharon teen is accused of going into a High Street home and stealing more than $50,000 in cash and jewelry, police Chief Heidi Wilcox said Wednesday. Police arrested Brian J. Durrell, 18, on felony charges of burglary and theft on Wednesday morning, she said. If convicted, he faces up to 10 […]
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NAMI family course postponed FARMINGTON — The NAMI Family-to-Family course that was to have started on April 24 in Farmington has been postponed due to lack of enough registrations. It will be offered as soon as there are sufficient people to take it. The course is free and is for family and caregivers of people with […]
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Wilton couple face charges from alleged shoplifting incidents
WILTON — A Wilton couple is facing charges stemming from two recent alleged shoplifting incidents at Walmart on the Wilton Road. Monica Rollins, 32, was arrested on a charge of violating conditions of release Monday. She was also charged with criminal trespass and theft, Bonnie Pomeroy, Farmington police secretary said. Her husband, Jeremy Rollins, 32, […]
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Wilton programs presented at community update
WILTON — Presentations on a new website, a community service program and the Western Maine Play Museum were given Monday by the Wilton Group, whose goal is to promote the town. About 30 residents attended the event at Calzolaio Pasta Co. The Wilton Group is developing a new website, member Eileen Liddy said, and it’s […]
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Wilton board to review proposed animal ordinance
WILTON — The Board of Selectmen will review a final version of the proposed animal control ordinance when they meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the Town Office. The board plans to listen to any public comments on the ordinance before deciding to add it to the warrant for the June town meeting. […]
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The Wilton Group to present community update
FARMINGTON — The Wilton Group will host three different presentations from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, May 5, at Calzolaio Pasta Co. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available from 6:30-7 p.m. Ray Jacques, board chair of The Wilton Group, will speak about The Wilton Group’s new website and how it will help businesses […]
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Bowling results
WILTON — Friday Night Live League bowling results for April 4 at Meadow Lanes Bowling were: Team standings: Temple Townies 153, 95; Quick Release 151, 97; Wanna Bee’s 144, 104; The Last Hurrah 142, 106; Woulda Coulda Shoulda 141, 107; Easy Riders 131, 117; Lucky Four 129, 119; Honorary Bunch 127, 121; Go Getters 125, […]
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Prepping buildings to lease/sell topic of Wilton Economic Forum
WILTON — The second Wilton Economic Forum, hosted by the town and the Greater Franklin Development Corp., will focus on business property owners with building or office space to lease or sell. A breakfast session is planned from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Wilton. This second […]
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Wilton driver hits vehicle on Route 2 in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Police say there were no injuries but both vehicles were destroyed in a noon accident Tuesday on Wilton Road. A Wilton driver, Margaret Lumbra, 34, was attempting a turn out of the Franklin Somerset Federal Credit Union lot on to Route 2, also known as Wilton Road, Farmington police officer Derrick Doucette said. […]